New York, Aug 31, 2025 (AFP) - From music to marijuana, US Open 'circus' challenges players

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2025-08-31

Whether it's the thumping music, the rowdy spectators or the aroma of marijuana, maintaining concentration presents a huge challenge for players at the world's most raucous Grand Slam. "There's a lot of noise this year," said France's Adrian Mannarino. Mannarino, 37, who is playing in the main draw at Flushing Meadows for the 15th time, wondered whether the distractions are too much. "I find it's a bit of a circus on the court: people move betwee......

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